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Teachers Union Opposes Virtual K-8 Charter School

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the phoning-it-in dept.

theodp writes "'You can't sit a child in front of a computer and expect him to learn things he needs to succeed in society,' said unimpressed Chicago Teachers Union president Marilyn Stewart of the Chicago Virtual Charter School, which will open to Chicago elementary school students this fall if approved by the state board of education."

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  1. counter by Cryptnotic · · Score: 0, Redundant

    You can't sit a child in a classroom and expect him to learn things he needs to succeed in society.

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  2. Surprise by YetAnotherBob · · Score: 0, Redundant

    So, the story is that a union is upset because an online school may need fewer of thier product (teachers) than the traditional ones. So, why is this news? Every union in history has opposed automation of 'thier' turf. This is nothing new, just a diferent territory.

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  3. Re:not exactly right by Lord+Kano · · Score: 0, Redundant

    For the most part, I agree with you. I do have a couple of other situations that make a fight necessary.

    Anything that jeopardizes your physical safety or anything that will encourage other people to make you their mark as well.

    As we both know, you can lose a fight and still win respect.

    LK

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